To pronounce "illness", say ILLN-ess — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɪl.nəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
illness
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/ˈɪl.nəs/
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"illness" has 2 syllables: illn-ess. It rhymes with stillness, if that helps it stick.
noun
“Her grandmother had passed away after a long illness.”
“Many working days this year have been lost through illness.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Illness" has 2 syllables: illn · ess.
The IPA transcription of "illness" is /ˈɪl.nəs/.
Illness: An instance of a disease or poor health.
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